The Bogong High Plains contribute to the prosperity of Victoria both as grazing land for cattle and sheep during summer months and as a catchment area for the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme. However, fire, excessive stocking, insect pests and wind have damaged the pastures and soil erosion is now menacing the catchment area. The film outlines methods being used by the Soil Conservation Authority to combat this menace to the State’s hydro-electric projects.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321310
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil erosion - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Bogong High Plains (Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-storage
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hydroelectric power plants
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-storage
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electricity
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy